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Liverpool faces a hefty price tag for Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan this summer, with reports indicating "huge money" is required. The Reds currently sit sixth in the Premier League, jeopardizing their Champions League hopes after a rocky season. Early setbacks included the failed transfer of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace and a season-ending injury to new signing Giovanni Leoni. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahim Konate are the primary center-back options, but Konate could leave on a free to Real Madrid. Liverpool plans to bolster their defense with Jeremy Jacquet joining from Rennes, but they need another significant signing. Bids over £80 million may be necessary for Bastoni, although doubts linger about Barcelona’s financial capacity to compete for him. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano emphasizes Bastoni's crucial role at Inter, making any potential deal complex.
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